Better Than Revenge Review
Summary
When her football-player boyfriend and now ex lands the podcast job she’s been dreaming of, a girl takes matters into her own hands by enlisting the help of his nemesis to get revenge.
Seventeen-year-old Finley has only ever had one to become a famous podcaster. This includes coming up with the perfect pitch to land her on her school's podcast team. But when her football-obsessed boyfriend, Jensen, decides to also try out—and uses her idea—she's left confused and betrayed.
Determined to get back at him, Finley and her friends try to find the perfect revenge scheme, but quickly discover that Jensen is almost-impossible to best. Keyword, almost.
By chance, Finley discovers a knack for kicking and decides to take Jensen's spot on the football team. To help her train, she recruits Jensen's cute but conceited nemeses, Theo. Soon the two discover that their connection runs deeper than football. But Finley can't let herself get distracted, and Theo has secrets of his own. Is true love really better than the perfect revenge?
Evaluation
🏈🏈🏈🏈/5
Better than Revenge is a fun, fast-paced YA rom-com with just the right mix of drama, humor, and romance. I loved the ex-boyfriend’s rival trope—Theo and Finley’s dynamic was so entertaining, with plenty of witty banter and undeniable chemistry. Finley’s journey from betrayal to self-discovery (with a little revenge along the way) kept me hooked, and the football angle added a fresh, exciting twist. It’s a quick, engaging read that delivers all the swoony, feel-good moments you’d want in a YA romance. If you love enemies-to-lovers and competitive banter, this book is definitely worth picking up!
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